Strategic Sourcing Buyer

This is an Associate-level position.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will provide local and/or regional level procurement activity execution and support. He/She will source materials / services in alignment with strategic plan. Support Global Sourcing Solutions (GSS) commodity strategies at a local level. Demonstrate knowledge of price and cost analysis tools to drive cost savings on a smaller scale.

Responsibilities

• Execute order placement and issuance of POs in accordance with policies/procedures
• Responsible for timely blocked invoice resolution and avoidance in alignment with best practices.
• Participates in Sourcing process improvement initiatives including project planning and implementation under planned timetables and supervision
• Delivers appropriate communication to internal/external stakeholders to meet the needs of Operations.
• Collaborates with Sourcing Commodity Manager to communicate purchasing category best practices
• Collaborates with internal partners to communicate utilization of preferred suppliers
• Under supervision uses data to conduct price & cost analysis to drive savings
• Participates in and conducts negotiations on smaller scale projects to achieve department objectives
• Partners with Operations and Commodity Manager to resolve contractual issues
• Works with internal partners to ensure supplier contribution and performance requirements are met
• Participates in the implementation of training, policy and procedure materials
• Ability to participate on cross-functional teams across functional boundaries
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in discipline related to function of work
• Able to translate previous work experience in to very good problem-solving skills and appropriately apply proven solutions.
• Consistently deliver prescribed outcomes in a timely and accurate manner with appropriate guidance.
• Apply existing processes and procedures to solve problems and may receive guidance for problems that are non-routine.
• Able to apply very good functional computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Windows, MAC or other technical tools to complete work assignments.
• May require knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn specialized software related to the position.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Requires knowledge of price and cost analysis.

Additional information

The national pay range for this role is $43,900 to $77,200 / year. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans